Paula Pace, M.S. – Professional trainer, speaker, consultant, and author

Improve company communication with the help of a professional trainer and author. Paula Pace, distinguished speaker and author, offers hands-on training workshops.

Wing It or Write It?

In my classes, at least one participant will approach me during the first break to tell me he or she just can’t write a presentation; rather they wing it, or they speak off the cuff.  Some go so far as to say they are always successful with this. But in my classes, no one gets [...]

Think About It

Before you begin to write your presentation, take time to think about it.  Jot down ideas and consider how you might present them in ways the audience can grasp their meaning.  What experiences have you had that will add to the excitement or deepen the meaning of your information.  If your purpose is to persuade, [...]

Breathe!

 This morning, as I was perusing the internet for tidbits of important information I cannot live without, I found 25 health tips offered up by Dr. Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon, author and familiar face on TV.  In the midst of reminders to go green (tea), eat breakfast, sleep and choose colorful veggies, I found reason [...]

The New Face of Presentation Skills

Some of you may have had this experience: You are standing back stage at your association’s annual conference ready to walk out and deliver the opening speech to the general assembly. You get your cue and you walk out to face 1,200 people waiting to be entertained, informed and inspired. But not [...]

Polished! Create Your Professional Image

The best laid plans – college, graduate school or MBA can smack into a brick wall at the first corporate social event. 
All the technology certifications you can cram onto your resume can fall off the page when you walk through your client’s door. 
You realize your GPA really doesn’t matter when the interview process includes a [...]